Reno, Nevada Legal Administrative Assistant

About Schroeder Law Offices

Build a career around the resource that makes life possible. Water law shapes the water we drink, the food we grow, and the communities we call home—and this is your chance to be part of that essential work. Schroeder Law Offices, PC is a water law firm serving municipal and agricultural clients in Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. We are seeking a full-time administrative and legal assistant for our Reno, Nevada office, where your work will help keep complex, meaningful matters moving forward. To learn more about what we do, see this article about Nevada Water Rights.

Job Description

This position requires clerical and interpersonal skills together with the ability to organize, prioritize, and track details in the face of many demands from multiple sources both in-house, the client and larger community. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, thrives on owning projects from start to finish with multiple deadlines, and can coordinate work within a team environment. You will excel in this position if you can write and communicate well, follow up and meet deadlines, and drive projects to completion. For the right candidate, this role offers the opportunity to expand your skills, take on greater responsibility, and advance within the firm.

  • Receptionist duties include maintaining office hours, greeting walk-ins, phone coverage, processing mail, email, faxes, etc.
  • Administrative duties include support for firm administration and office management by completing accounts payable and receivable.
  • Legal Assistant duties include attorney and paralegal support, maintaining files, scheduling meetings, finalizing correspondence and documents, etc.
  • Marketing support includes public notice tracking and follow-up, new client intake support, coordinating speaking events, maintaining contacts, webinar support, etc.
  • Other duties include light facilities management and cleaning to supplement weekly janitorial services.

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Associates degree and/or demonstrable office experience
  • Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
  • 1 year of Administrative Experience preferred

Schroeder Law Offices PC is a paperless office and therefore applicants must be comfortable working in an all-digital environment. We will provide training and support for office-specific software and procedures.

Compensation

This position is a full-time hourly, non-exempt position. Hourly wages for this position will be determined based on education/experience.

Job Type: In person; Full-time; 8 Hours shift, Monday-Friday

Salary: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour

Benefits, including:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

How to Apply

Send resume and cover letter to h.allen@water-law.com